Romenesko Letters
"Hardly anyone complains about errors that make them look good," notes Times reporter
David Cay Johnston, reacting to ombud
Ted Vaden's latest
column. "All sorts of errors can be found in stories with heroic themes (rescues, crimes solved, etc.) and in stories about politicians, actors and athletes without any complaints. Lack of corrections should never be taken as an indication that a journalist does quality work. One can write pap and never get a complaint even though the work is riddled with errors of fact, omission and distortion."
